Broken off Zoa.....What to do?

Discussion in 'Coral Health' started by Johnnie Mac, May 23, 2009.

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  1. Aqualung

    Aqualung Stylophora

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    Wow.. glad your ok.. I have touched zoas with bare hands before.. being very gentle, but I wash immediately after placing.. I have felt some of the effects of Palytoxin like you described.. I too use gloves now. That glue on your zoa will come off.. it'll shed a layer, and be back to normal.
     
    Aqualung, May 24, 2009
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  2. Johnnie Mac

    Johnnie Mac Bristle Worm

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    Good to know the glue will be shed..I love the Eagle eyes....and yea the gloves are stocked up on now....
     
    Johnnie Mac, May 24, 2009
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  3. Johnnie Mac

    Johnnie Mac Bristle Worm

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    She want nothing to do with the corals and the tank... as far as shes concerned she can live without it.....lol
     
    Johnnie Mac, May 24, 2009
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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    wow, guess ill be more careful with my zoas, heck, ive tore them off rock before with my bare hands. Nice story, glad it worked out in the end!
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Feb 15, 2010
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